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About Oral History
Digital Identifier
JFKOH-IB-01
Interviewee(s)
Berlin, Isaiah, 1909-1997
Biographical Note
Kennedy associate; professor of social and political theory, Oxford University (1957-1967).
Interviewer(s)
Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr.
Access Restriction Status
Open
Use Restriction Status
None
Description
Berlin discusses conversations he had with John F. Kennedy (JFK) about political theory and Russian politics, and compares JFK to other political leaders throughout history, among other issues.
Date(s) of Materials
4/12/1965
Deed Status
Deeded
Copyright Status
Donated to the United States
Collection
Series
Series 1. John F. Kennedy Oral History Interviews, 1964-2012.
Preferred Citation
Isaiah Berlin, recorded interview by Arthur M. Schlesinger, Jr., April 12, 1965, (page number), John F. Kennedy Library Oral History Program.
Subject(s)
Place(s)
Use Restriction Note
Some of the archival materials in this collection may be subject to copyright or other intellectual property restrictions. Users of these materials are advised to determine the copyright status of any document from which they wish to publish.
Associated Record
Accession Number
OH 1972-036
Transcript
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